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Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

The origin ot insurance has been
traced to Scion" the law giver," about
594 years before Christ. Heinstituted
system or marine insurance, which
was suggested to him while travelling
IN different cities, trying to find ways
for the better maritime government
OF his people whom Draco, by his
cruel laws, had so long oppressed
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05
He Had an Attachment for Her.

One of Sheriff Harrington's new
deputies called upon pretty Washing
ton avenue widow to serve an attach,
ment.
Madam, l have an attachment for
you"
The widow blushed, but said some
thing about reciprocation.
You must proceed to court"
II prefer that you do that"
"Come, hurry, please, the justice is
waiting!'
'TOh, we'll. then. you have the license,
I supposed"
The deputy cleared himself in time.
ST. Louis Chronicle.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

These calculations are from the re-
liable pen of Edward Atkinson, the
we'll known political economist and
statis+ician: Universal idleness in
this country for period of twenty
months would result in the total con-
sumption OF accumulated capital.
Given the annual product to begin
with-estlmated at 5000 per head
and the starvation point would be
reached in something over two years
at the present rate of consumption.
In capital he includes railroads, fac
tories, works, mines, goods, wares,
dwellings and tools. Probably the
Immediately available capital would
last no longer than two months And
this is the most highly favored corner
of the world.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

A few years ago cotton seed, except
ing what was necessary for planting,
was regarded as SO much waste, to be
cotton rid Of IN the best way practi-
cable, But there have been great i'm,
provements i'll cotton culture and
manufacturing and to-day cotton seed
produces a number OF useful by-pro-
ducts. The chief of these is the oil
derived from the seed by pressure and
which is almost as valuable as olive
oil, and is, no doubt, frequently sold
as such. The cake left after extract
ing the oil is an excellent fertilizer.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05
Marking Them Down.

Shoe Dealer Ito partner)-That new
lot of French slippers is going very
slowly. Hadn't we better mark 'em
down.
Partner-Yes; mark the fives down
10 threes, and the fours to twos.
This change was made. and in day
or two the stock was exhausted. .--PNck,
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

The increase of the leading farm
staples, as stated in the last report OF
the commissioner OF agriculture, fur
nishes q striking exhibition of the
growth of this country and its devel-
opment OF wealth. The grain crops of
the present year are given at ] $685..
900, 900 bushels ofcorn; 446, 100000
bushels OF wheat; SIT, 100000 bushels
ofoats; 25, 800. 900 bushels of rye; 5O,-
100000 bushels of barley, and 1 1, ,OOO,-
600 bushels of ckwheat-making an
aggregate cereal production of 1885,
100000 bushels-or 50 bushels per
capita for the whole population: In
1850 the per capita was 38 bushels.
In 1885 the aggregat ewas over 3, ,OOO,-
900, 900 bushels-the wheat crop being
five times as great as in 1850, and the
corn crop four times.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05
How He Got the Gold.

''Yes. he said. II was in California
from 40 to go, so l know something
about the country"
did you dig much goldP"
Never dug any"
do you mean to say that you were
in California in 40 and didn't dig for
gold?"
"Yes, that's what / mean to say.
let other people dig it for me, | kept
Q hotel. "-Good CAcer.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

DR.. AveIing, the English Socialist, is
quoted as saying that the condition
OF wage-workers in the United States
is not a bit better, upon the whole
than that OF their fellow workn1en in
Europe, and that upon his return
home he proposes 30 make that alleg-
ed fact prominent feature of his ad-
dresses to the poor. The press OF the
country is vigorously combating DR..
AveIlns's impressions, and seem to
maEea clear case against him.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05
Good Things to Avoid.

When the prices of nearly all farm
products are as low as they are ut
present, says The Chicago Times, it is
but natural that farmers should look
about for something that promises to
be more remunerative. Still they are
in great danger of engaging in enter
prises that will make no returns for
the capital and labor they require.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05
WHEN THE DAYS WORK is DONE

In the evening, worn and weary,
When the days work is done,
And the toll of mind and body,
From the rising of the sun,
Holds the spirits In a languor
Not of death, nor of life,
What blessing man is given
In a true and loving wife!
Just to sse the tetider greeting
In her fond and trusting eyes
Note the coming words of welcome
That the look alone implies,
Is enough to cheer a toiler,
Light the struggles of the day,
Bid him Danish weary worry,
Take of comfort while he may.
1t is pleasure in the morning,
OF to toll for daily bread,
When the parting kiss Is given
With blessing on our head;
But 1t is a Joy far sweeter
When our little dar ings run,
By their mother sent to meet us
When the long davis work is done.
Michael J. adams, IN the Current.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

The legislature of Illinois will con.
rene on the 5th day OF January. II
the organization takes place on We'd
nesday, January 5, the day the 1egis-
iature meets, or at any time before
January IL, the day for the first vote
for United States Senator VIII be, by
iaw' Tuesday, January IS. The re.
publicans have majority OF three in
the House and thirteen in the Senate,
and therefore Gen. Logan's successor
Will undoubtedly be republican.
Morris tribune., 1887-01-05

The Canadian Pacific Railroad is re.
ported to have Just completed its snow
sheds IN the Selkirk range OF the
Rockies. The sheds are very extensive,
and are found at the intervals along
the line between Donald, at the first
crossingt to Revestoke. at the second
crossing of the Columbia river. Con-
tractors have used 100000 cubic
feet OF lumber in its construction, and
have had about five thousand laborers
employ ed for the last eight months
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

The great leader Of the Democratic party
speaks In another powerful document character
ICED by the practical wisdom, the forceful utter
Ance and the sound logic which have already
convinced the people how safe aud true and pa
trio,ic man is at the head Of the government OF
their country-a man with all the backbone OF
Andrew Jackson and at least the brains of
Thomas Jefferson. We may not merely and
triiely say that "he has the courage OF his con-
victions," for he has shown that from the begin
ming He has stepped to the front of all the
statesmen, grasped with mastery hand the vexed
question in national politics. convincingly form
ulated the issue TO the popular mind, and thus
made the point Gappui of the democratic party
In he approaching campaign, the secure support
Of the platform on which il will be continued In
power He does not scatter the strength OF his
message over a multitude of subjects, but gives it
the force of solid shot at the tariff and excise
abuses instituted by the republican party.
He tells the represe niatives of the wrong inflicted
upon their people by onerous taxation, which
exacts an immense sum in excess Of the needs OF
the government that remains an useless accu-
mutation in the treasury instead of being in
circulation throughout the country. He explains
in the clearest manner the tyranny which very
small minority of the people are enabled TO prac-
ice upon the great majority, while all are con-
sumers and forced to pay enhanced prices for ne
cessaries OF life But read the message-no COM
menr is needed to impress the conviction that an
exact and clear explanation of the muddy tariff
problem has been reached at last
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

The organization Of Farmer Institute In
Leon county Is spoken Of and We hope that the
movement will DO carried out. Professor ]. N.
Whitner, OF the State Agricultural College, writes
to Captain p. Houstoun on the subject, and we
extract a. fellows:
81 should be glad to assist you and others Of
your county in organizing Farmers Institute.
think these Institutes have produced more sub
stantial benefit to the cause of agriculture than
all other associations combined. Mr.. Manville,
editor of the Dispatsh, will bear hand and
doubtless ether outsiders would cooperate.
But there is no lack of native material, and once
aroused to an appreciation Of the importance of
the undertaking success will be assured"
These Institutes would seem to be quite essen
tal to agricultural progress, affording opportuni
ties as they do for the farmers and stock raisers
to meet and exchange experiences, compare
methods, and discuss the various matters of cul-
ture, fertilizers. breeding etc. We hope to to
soon requested to publish call for a meeting OF
Farmers to organize an Institute.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
FOR FLORIDA IMPROVEMENTS
omasville Times, Dec. 8.
Work Commenced j.

The doubling Thomases in reference to the
building of the Townsville, Tallahassee and
Monticello Railroad are growing fewer, in fact
it is doubtful if one could be found to-day, the
large force now at work all along the line
TO the State line having dissipaied all doubts
about the construction of the road
On Monday afternoon the work was formally
inauguratsd. In the presence of the contractor
Mr.. McLain. Mayor Hopkins, Hon. s. G. Nc
Lendon, Mr.. Robert G. Mitchell, Mr.. Horace
Curry, Marshal Spair, Mr.. Robert Lester and
others, Mr. Thomas c. Mitchell broke dirt. He
shoveled in a wheel barrow full and rolled Il
beyond the road bed and dumped it out. The
people of the two sections have long looked
forward to the time when the connecting link
would be built On Monday the work was COM
menced II will be pushed fast as men,
money and muscle can push 1t. Major Nc
Lain, the contractor, is thorough railroad man,
brim full of energy and push. He will put the
work through to the State line with dispatch.
Work is going on at four points: one lot of
hands have commenced near the depot, another
two miles from town, another At Wards creek,
another at the big cut between Wards and Pine
creek and another at the Junction, on Mr. Mitch
ellis place, near the State line.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

The following civil appointments have been
made during the week
Geo. o. Butler, to be County Surveyor In and
for the county OF Lake <
L. Q. C. Lingo. TO be Justice ofAthe Peace In
and for the county OF Jefferson
John 8. Flanagan, TO be Justice OF the Peace
in and for the county of Pasco
Frank D'Ferro, to be Justice of the Peace in
and for the county OF Columbia.
J. B. Conner, to be Justice OF the Peace Ia and
for the county OF Leon.
s. A. Jameson, to be Justice OF the Peace 10
and for the county Of Lake.
Thomas g. VIM, Samuel ID. Smoke, =. b.
Carter, F. NJ Hendry Geo. w. Dickson, +. L.
Clarke and Geree Nelson, to be Notaries Public
in and for the State al large.
Wiley Lee to be County Commissioner in and
for the county of Hamilton.
Joseph w. Smith. TO be Justice OF the Peace
in and for the county OF Citrus.
H. Atkinson, to be Justice of the Peace in
and for the county Of Brevard.
Thomas Osburn and w. ]. Proctor, TO be JUS
tees OF the Peace in and for the county OF Or
ange.
William H. Trimmer, to be Supervisor of Reg
islration IN and for the county OF Escambia-
r. NJ. Scott, to be Notary Public In and TOR
the county of Marion.
David p Rivers, TO be Justice oil the Peace in
and Tor the county OF Columbia
j. J. McCaskill, to be County Commissioner in
and for the county of Walton.
Henry B. Foulke, to be Commissioner of Deeds
for Florida in Pennsylvania.
j. Barlow Lidion, TO be Notary Public in and
for the Stale at large.
William W Foose. to be Justice o. the Peace
in and for the county OF Lee.
W. H. Wright james 5. Denham, Oscar A.
Sloan and F. B Taylor, to be County Commits.
sioners in and for the county of Jefferson.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
Captain Michael O'Leary, a highly esteem,

Captain Michael OLeary, highly esteemed
and prosperous citizen of Pensacola, committed
suicide at the Old Spanish fort in the suburbs OF
that city on Monday by shooting himself through
the head with q pistol. Worry abou, business is
the cause assigned for the act. He was a native
of London, England, aged 81 years, and leaves q
wife and three grown children. Captain o. Leary
was we'll known by some OF the older citizens of
Tallahassee, as for several years he commanded
q vessel in the trade between New Orleans and
st. Marks, much of the business of Tallahassee
being in that channel before it was diverted by
v.;lroa com mn
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

For WORKOUT" "run- down." debilitated
school teachers, milliners, seamslresses house
keepers, and over worked women generally. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the best of all
restorative ,onics. 1t is not a Cure-all," but
admirably fuiflls singleness of purpose, teing
a most potent Specific for all those Chronic
Weaknesses and Diseases peculiar to women. II
is powerful, general as well as uterine, tonic
and nervine, aud impars vigor and strength to
the whole system. 1t promptly cures weakness
of stomach, indigestion, bloa,ing. weak back,
nervous prostraion, debility and sleepiessness,
in either sex Favorite Prescription is sold by
wrapper around bottle. Price $1.OO bottle,
or six bottles for $500.
y large treatise on Diseases of Women, pro-
fusely illustrated with colored plates and numer-
Gus wood-cuts sent for ten cents in stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N Y.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
-Messrs. Moreno s. Keeling have their

-Messrs Moreno s. Keeling have their ferti
lizer factory in full blast now-the mill has been
repaired and they keep it humming, grinding
bones and oyster shells The stock of raw ma.
terial is rapidly increasing, and already they feel
the need Of more storage room; we are glad to
know, however, that the demand for their ferti-
lizers is also growing larger, day by day, and
larger mills and more facilities for manufactur.
ing will soon be necessity; one order was re-
ceived last week for six tons of bone dust, for
Mr.. w. D. Booth, of Cantonment, who finds 1t
to his interest to patronize home industry
Pensaeola Adoaace- GdzetH.
The visit Of Mr.. Disston and his associates,
made for the purpose Of investigating and max
ing additional plans 10 reference to the sugar
mill and plantation, and the two towns OF Run
nymeds and Floradelphis, was more than salts
factory to the capitalists and will result 10 the in
vestmeut of additional capital In this section. A
new an larger dredge,capable Of cutting 90 foot
canal at one operation, will soon be put into ser
vice. making another outlet from Lake Okeecho-
bee which OF itself viii materially assist In the
drainage Of lands still niger up.--Kissw1ss
Laodr.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

The Jacksonville Ne,eS- Herald is a credit tc
that city and the State of Florida. II is edited
with great ability, and daily furnishes compre-
hensive supply of local and general news. Its
United Press service is often better than that oil
the Associated Press, as was notably shown in
the account of the assembling of Congress. Mr.
Stanley Fletcher, edtorin-chicf, was trained in
journalism in the largest city of the country and
his experience tells in the management of the
paper. Just now the Nh has got double
loaded grip on the throat of the calamity liar oil
the Times linton. and is shaking him with a
vigor refreshing TO Misunderstanding the hearts
of honest men with the hope that the libeller,
slanderer and lightweight handicapped of the
Democratic party may be choked off from his
hold in Florida, and compelled to emigra,e to
some unlucky other State or country-say Utah
or Madagascar.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
Cabinet Changes.

WAsHINGToN, December 6.-The President
sent this morning the following nominations to
the Senate
Lucus Q. C. Lamsr of Mississippi, TO be AS
soclate Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
United States
VIM. F. Villas, of Wisconsin, to be Secretary
of the Interior.
masler-General.
Charles S. Fairchild, of New York. to be Sec
retary of the Treasury
George L. Rives, of New York, to be Assistant
Secretary of State.
Isaac r. Maynard, of New York, to be As
sistan, Secretary of the Treasury.
Sigourney Butler, of Massachusetts,, 10 be Sec
ond Comptroller of the Treasury.
James w. Hyatt, OF Connecticut, TO be Treas
urer Of the United States.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

"a na's ' s''''a'a" wan. 10 81
your means, to those friend. -
heretofore helped with the Cbr.,. ~
at the Insane Asylum, and ash -. ~
to forget US this year. The inm., ~
been looking forward 10 thu ,,.. IN
weeks. and We have promi.es 49, sssa
shall have that pleasure--and nov -. eg
TO redeem that promise | wri,e AZ. ae'p
much as an appeal. for know ,h., 40 =
needed bat as reminder that Christina, !. !.
and that now is the time to send the y,n. 'es
seasons do not wait for US shall h. W 'hs
togive any Information, or to take cha, sA
articles for the tree. Wuc az
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. 6 1897
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
Tallahassee stock In Massach ia
Seats.

Judge Andrews, of Springfield Massachusetts,
writes as follows, and his testimony to the ex-
celence of the horsefesh bred on Captain Hous-
toun's Lakeland Stock Farm" at Tallahassee,
is added to that of many in this and other
States
Captain p Houstoun, Tallahassee
DEAR CAPTAIN: must thank you for your
recent favor, which was duly received.
My fly now more than a year old, Is devel
oping most wonderfully, partly, doubtless, by
of course primarily due to her inherited quail
lies, and unless all signs fail will be heard from
bye and bye in a way TO honor her SIRE
Yours very truly,
ALFRED A. ANDREWS
In this connection we direct attention to
the following instructive article which we find
in WaNace's Monthly, and which we commend to
the study OF horse breeders:
START RIGHT.
Many men, when considering the question of
breeding, take too Contracted view. man
remarked in our presence few days ago that a
$25 breeding-fee was by far too high tor a we'll
bred horse when a three tourths grade could be
secured for 81, adding that the difference in
value did not exceed $50 and he would in that
case be loser to the extent OF being out of the
use OF $lS for four years.
We would suggest, in answer 10 this very con-
sentative view, that the half of the certainty in
profit is entirely omitted on the credit side Of
the high service fee. The chance of securing a
mare colt is hall. A halfblood mare secured by
this process is capable OF multiplying the high
service-fee by ten or more In other words, the
produce OF half-blood mare will be worth, each
animal, at least $25 more than the halt-blood
mother In course of time each mares produce,
on the side Of the females, have four crosses of
oa1f.y sv,c Of
the stud books.
young man at twenty five, by starting right
and breeding two ordinary mares and the pro-
duce to recorded stock, successfully, will be able
not only to set his own children out at twenty
one with a stock of recorded mares of his own
development from the start, but he can be able
long before that time, if he chouses, to sell re-
corded stations at twenty to fifty times the orig
inal $50 or $25 which marked the first steps OF his
pro ressve horse breeding" Then he may
well reflect what wonders brains and fore
sight have wrought.-Nahonal Lice Stuck Jour-
nal
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
HOLIDAY GOODS.

A magnificent display OF Plush Coos, Toilet
Cases Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Albums. b.
hemian Ware. Vases, Caps and Saucers, sad an
immense assortment Of Toys Of every KIDD ar,
now on exhibition at Rlwls Drug Store We
are convinced from personal inspection that
there are wonderful bargains in store for those
who go early while The stock is full, and Tie
rush Of shrewd buyers on Opening Day Is the
best evidence of how this is appreciated.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
Fertilizers.

Colonel Thos. ]. Roberts & Son hav.
the agency ior number of the Standard O.,
Fertilizers, which they propose to tu,,,.s
the farmers Of Middle Florida at low pr,oe, =,
on reasonable terms. Colonel r ,berts !.
the most successful pl 4n,ers in Leon cou,,, =,
be is free to say that fertilizers form one =, !,
chief factors IN his success as a farmer 7,
tiers not how rich your land may be, moo.v -,
out for fertilizers is money wisely exn..A.s
Read advertisement of Roberts & Son and
them An order for fertilizers.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

Mr. F. E. Harris, of Ocala, respectfully de-
clines TO be q candidate for Congress or Gov.
ernor. So The Metropolis wiihdraws the nomi
nation.-Jaekssnoius Metropolis.
Oh, sly and funny Metropolis, was ii not be-
yond your most sanguine anticipations that your
jocular taffy should be swallowed with relish
and the victim gravely protest he did not desire
object "It has been beautifully said" what
fools these mortals be"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
BrOkaW House.

We direct special attention 10 advertise.
OF the Brokaw House, Mrs. E A Brokau, ps.
prietress. This house has been thoroughly O,s
hauled and put in first-ciass order for the ,...
of 1888, is centrally located on Monroe ,,r..,
and convenient 10 post-office, the bushes nor.
ton Of the city and churches. All the comfort,
of home are assured al Mrs Bsokaw's.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
We regret TO ace bv the Jacksonville nan

We regret to gee by the Jacksonville papers
that our former townsman, Thomas Costa, has
become involved in a criminal trouble there
in consequence of resenting an assault upon his
aged father. His many friends in Tallahassee
where he was known as an honest man and
good citizen, wish him we'll out of the clu CHI 8
of the law, which he violated under circum-
stances so exasperating as to make his offence
easily pardonable. He was bailed by Hon. II.
A. L'Engle, former State Treasurer
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

Mems White Dress Shirts.
Mems colorcd Dress Shirts
Mems Fine Underwear in suits
Mems Canton Flannel aud Drill Dr.w.
Mems Neckwear in all its splendo,
Mems Suspenders in endless variety
Mems Linen Collars and Cuffs p &w
Lion brands W. and
Everything TO make up gentleman. do.
ID. b. MeGlyNIss -
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
Boarding House.
RAwLs'

have reopened my Boarding House on CAL
houn street. opposite Greene Square The build
ing has been thoroughly repaired, painted and
convenient addition made, and will be found
pleas mt home The rooms are comfortably
furnished and the table supplied with the best
the market affords. Mrs. F. S. BYRD
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 17-6t
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08

The following letter has been handed us for
publication:
TOWNSVILLE, Ga, Dec. 6, 1887.
G. ". Saxon, Esp
DEAR SIR: A part of brick work Of
water tower fell this morning, killing Romedell,
contractor, Joe Moore, and two negroes, and
wounding several other negroes. Lymus Wells,
who lived on Mrs. Whitehead's place, Was one
of the negroes killed.
Yours truly, r. E. LESTER.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-12-08
TRICOTS AND WOOL HOMESPUSS,

am now receiving second stock of those a.
wool Tricots and grey wool Homespuns 50 N
ches wide, which l am still selling at IS cents
for he Tricot, and so cents Tor the Wool hone.
spun. These are the most popular dress good
in the market ". r WILSON